Formula One News — December 2017

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Kubica still fighting for Williams seat says father

Robert Kubica's father says the Pole is still in the running to be named Williams' second driver for 2018.

Top F1 teams too reliable says Todt

Jean Todt thinks the level of car reliability in formula one is too high.

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Hamilton tips Alonso to be in 2018 fight

Lewis Hamilton has tipped Fernando Alonso to join the fight for the world championship in 2018.

Haas puts team expansion plans on hold

The American team Haas says it has put on hold any plans to expand.

Michelin not interested in 2021 return

Michelin appears uninterested in returning to F1 even after 2020.

Ricciardo determined to improve in 2018

Daniel Ricciardo says he is determined to improve in 2018.

Arrivabene envies Mercedes winning mentality

The difference between Mercedes and Ferrari is the winning habit.

Wehrlein's F1 exit a shame says Wolff

Toto Wolff says it's a shame Pascal Wehrlein looks to have been left without a seat in F1.

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Williams to announce second driver on Friday

Williams will finally reveal the identity of Lance Stroll's 2018 teammate on Friday.

Hamilton not targeting Alonso's triple crown

Lewis Hamilton says he does not want to emulate Fernando Alonso in targeting motor racing's unique 'triple crown'.

Reliability first goal for 2018 says Abiteboul

Cyril Abiteboul says Renault's first priority for 2018 is reliability.

F1 must attract a new generation says Carey

Chase Carey has admitted Liberty Media has a task to win over long-time F1 fans.

No desire to fix Rosberg friendship says Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says he has no desire to fix his relationship with his former teammate Nico Rosberg.

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Sirotkin manager says Williams decision close

Robert Kubica has reportedly dropped out of the race to complete Williams' 2018 driver lineup.

Gasly hopes Honda good enough for points

Pierre Gasly says he is hoping Honda's 2018 engine is good enough for Toro Rosso to score regular points.

Trust explains unopposed FIA re-election says Todt

Jean Todt says being appointed as FIA president for a third consecutive term was the result of having acquired a position of "trust".

Vettel takes blame for unnecessary Baku

Sebastian Vettel has admitted Baku was "the worst moment" in his failed 2017 championship challenge.

Mercedes snaps up Ferrari engine boss

Former Ferrari engine boss Lorenzo Sassi is heading to arch F1 rival Mercedes.

Wolff denies Mercedes eyeing Ocon for 2019

Toto Wolff has played down claims Mercedes is already eyeing Valtteri Bottas' 2019 replacement.

DECEMBER 11, 2017

F1 makes plans for Las Vegas race

An official has denied that planning for a F1 race in Las Vegas is obviously racing ahead.

McLaren's sponsor hopes rise after Honda exit says Brown

Zak Brown has admitted it was "difficult" for McLaren to convince sponsors to join the British team amid its Honda crisis.

Williams denies Rowland could get 2018 race seat

Williams has denied that Formula 2 star Oliver Rowland is now a late contender to replace Felipe Massa for 2018.

Raikkonen not judging Liberty Media yet

Kimi Raikkonen says he will not judge Liberty Media until the next generation of F1 cars emerges in a few years' time.

Ferrari eyes healthy cigarette sponsor?

Ferrari could be about to announce a 'new' major sponsor for 2018.

New deal close for German F1 broadcaster

F1 looks set to remain on free-to-air television in Germany.